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Pine river journal
VOLUME X NUMBER 13
THE PINE UIVER JOURNAL, PINE K1VEK, CASS OQL'XTr, MINNESOTA. FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1947
SUK-: S-.00 Pine River and Vicinity—$2.50 Elsewhere
Out of the . .
Waste Basket
by C. M. A.
Today is the fourth pf July, probably the day most clothed with tradition of any in the history of this country, which though comparatively a
youngster from a standpoint of years,
in relation to other countries of the
world, has nevertheless risen to eminence and power during the short space of time intervening; between that
day when Independence was declared
and fhe anniversary which we cele-
hrate today.
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It is reasonable to assume that the»
mushroom growth of industry, agriculture and all the kindred undertakings which developed here in less than
a century, are In a large part due to
the truths which our ancestors Relieved to be self evident and which they
incorporated in that famous document. 'The Declaration of Independence.'
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They believed that free men bad
the right to live in a tree country and
to enjoy the pursuits of life and liberty in a manner of their own choosing,
insofar as the method used did not
infringe upon the equal rights of their
neighbors.
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True, they met with opposition from
a large number of their fellow citizens, who, fearing the loss of tbe
worldly possessions which they had
gained, by the favor of the Crown, desired the status quo to remain unchanged.
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These Torries knew that an independent people, once free of the yoke
of tyranny, would never again allow
it to be placed upon their shoulders.
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Freedom is rather an intangible
thing and yet the massiveness of
structure which can be built upon it,
causes one to wonder at times what
there it about it that makes such construction possible.
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Could it be tbe absence of tbe limitations which in many countries even
today are placed upon the exercise of
individual initiative, or is it the
knowledge that here in a free democracy, opportunity is extended rather than denied tiie Tintold numbers
seeking it?
Perhaps it comes- from each man
knowing himself to be on an equal
footing with those who walk beside
him; or possibly the right to sneak
one's mind without th.' fear or ;>mso-
cution for having done so, tends to
instill confidence in our own ability
and confidence also in a government
« which extends that privilage to the
individual.
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There is no class distinction here to
hold each generation shackled to the
never changing station'of their ancestors. Only the effort one is willing to
put forth, determines the distance one
may travel.
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The free man or woman need make
no obeisance to any other individual
privileged to live in a country where
religious tolerance and educational
facilities are practiced by and extended to all people. . ■
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These are the fundamental princi
pies which are expounded in the declaration, the anniversary of which
we observe today. These ' are the
principles wliich should be made
known to all. who less familiar with
them perhaps than we, might question the reason for such observance.
These are the principles of democracy in which free men believe, and for
tlie perpetuation of which they have
fought and died.
Brothers Hold Reunion
After Sixty Year Separation
Let us celebrate the .day, but let us
be sure that we too understand and
appreciate the reasons why we, as
free men and women, are allowed to
do so.
Sand Lake
Mrs. Jack Knutson, Correspondent . .
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Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Leseman called at Knutsons Saturday.
Miss Merry Miller called on Mrs.
(R. E. Knutson Friday afternoon.
Mrs. H. Littlejohn and Linda Faye
•accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Einar Anderson to Walker Thursday.
.Mrs. Arnold Udseth and children
spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Don Smith.
The Ivan Fisher family of Backus,
called at the parental Finsaas home
.Saturday.
Janice Pa vis' spent one day this
week with the Anton Sorenson children.
Jir. and Jlrs. Anton Sorenson and
family called at the John Urness
home Sunday evening.
Jir. and Mrs. Jens .Tenson of Buffalo, la., spent Wednesday and Thursday with -Mr. and Jlrs. 0. B. Finsaas.
Mr. and Jlrs. 0. B. Finsaas and Jir.
and Jlrs. Jens .Tenson were guests at
the Einar Andersons Thursday evening.
Mr. and Jlrs. I. Langle and Jir. and
Mrs. ole Langle of Minneapolis, spent*
Wednesday evening with Mr. and
Mrs. C. P.. finsaas.
Jir. and Mrs. Anton Sorenson and
family and Jir. and Jlrs. Victor Hanson were entertained Wednesday evening at a supper, by Jir. and Jlrs. Einar Anderson.
Mr. and Jlrs. Harry Rhoades and
children, Jir. and Jlrs. John Knutson
and family, Jlrs. Zelma Bostwiek and
Mr. and Mrs. Don Snfith and sonen-
ioyed a picnic supper with Jir. and
Mrs. Jack Knutson Sunday.
Three brothers who have not been
together as a group for sixty-years,
celebrated a real re-union in Pine River this week, when Alex Winroth of
Tacoma. Wash., and Charles Carlson
of Jlinneapoiis, got together with
Fred \Curlson of this city, for what
must have been a pleasant time for
them all.
Originating in Sweden, the brothers
came to .America at different times,
with Charles being the first, in 1SS7.
He was followed by Alex in 1S97, and
Fred made the trip in 1(300. All settled in different parts of the country
upon arriving here, and this gathering, after 6(1 long years, finds them
all in good health and well able to
enjoy their long-deferred reunion.
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Rev. Alfhoff
Accepts Call to
Lutheran Church
Rev. Kenneth W. Althoff of Cannot
Falls, Jlinnesota, has accepted a call
to the First English 'Lutheran Church
in Pine River. Jir. Althoff was born
in Graceville, Jlinn., in 1021 and' in
1!):!:;, moved with his parents to Cannon Falls, where he has since made
his home.
He graduated from high school in
1938 and in the following years, attended the University of Jlinnesota
and St. Olaf College, from which he
graduated in 1!)44. with a degree in
bachelor of arts. That same year be
entered Luther Theological Seminary
in ISt. I'aul and after two-years of
academic training, was sent on internship to Salem Lutheran Church,
Detroit, Mich. He returned to the
Seminary in 194(> to complete his
work and graduated in 1!>47 with a
degree of Candidate of Theology.
Tht1 coming of a pastor to the I'ine
River congregation marks a new era
in its history. Formerly, the First
English Lutheran Church was a part
of the Pequot Lakes parish and was
served by the pastor residing in that
city. Now. by decision of the Home
Jlission Board of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. I'ine River will be an
independent parish with a resident
pastor.
Rev. Althoff, together with his wife,
will move to Pine River about the
middle of July. On July 27, there
will he a combined ordination-installation service at the tbe church ••md
all members and friends of the congregation are cordially invited to at-
ten.
Olive Stevens
Duane Jamison
Speak Vows Sunday
Faith Lutheran Church at Swanburg, was the scene of a pretty wedding Sunday, June 29, at four o'clock,
when Olive JL' I. Stevens, daughter
■of Jir. and Jlrs. John Stevens of iSwan
burg, and Duane B. Jamison, son of
Jir. and Jlrs. Jlann Jamison of Pequot Lakes, were united in marriage,
with the Rev. R. E. Johnson reading
the double ring ceremony.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a
gown of white silk marquisette over
taffeta with a cowl neckline, fitted
bodice, long sleeves ending in points
over the wrists and ja full-length veil
of heavy silk net trimmed with rose-
point lace, crowned with a tiara of
waxed orange blossoms. She carried
a shower bouquet of yellow and pink
talisman roses.
Jlrs. IRobert Wahlund of Minneapolis, wearing a formal gowai of Nile
green corded net over taffeta, and
carrying a bouquet of pink and white
carnations, served as matron of honor, 'the bride's sisters. Jlrs. J. JIos-
berg and Jliss Grace Stevens, both
formally gowned in gold corded net
over taffeta, with bouquets of rose
and white carnations, acted as bridesmaids.
Best man to the groom, was his brother. Joe Jamison and his attendants
were Con Cromett and Duane IGblden-
Stein. Raymond I'eterson and Calvin
Peterson served as ushers. All male
members of the party were garbed in
dark business suits and wore white
carnations in their lapels.
The bride's mother was attired in
a street-length dress of grey silk crepe
with white accessories and a shoulder bouquet of white gardenias and
pink roses, while the mother of the
groom wore a flowered blue silk,
street-length dress set off by white
accessories and a shoulder bouquet
of white gardenias and pink roses.
Mary Ellen Stevens who wtis dressed
in rose lace over pink taffeta, acted
as flower girl and Duane Young,
wearing a light tweed suit, was ring
bearer.
Jliss Janice Larson of .North Minneapolis, soloist, accompanied by Mi's.
Dallas Proffit at the piano, sang, T
Love You Truly,' 'Oh. Promise Jle'
and 'oh Perfect Love.' Both ladies
were dressed in aquamarine net over
taffeta, with shoulder corsages ^ of
talisman roses and white carnations.
Both the bride and groom are graduates of Pine River High School.
class of '40.
They will spend their honey moon
iu Winnipeg, tind will he tit home after July 12. at 2628 Clinton Ave. So.,
Jlinneapoiis.
■ Everyone joins in wishing the happy young couple a long and blissful
wedded life.
Pine Rive; Wins
Over Walker to
Boost Average
Pine IRiyer easily defeated Walker
here Sunday, in a ball game which
saw till the local boys getting an opportunity to take the field before the
conclusion of the game.
Mgr. Seatnn's ball players wasted
no time in converting the offerings of
the Walker pitcher into base hits, as
they touched him for several nice
Dingles in the first inning, scoring
three runs in that frame.
Walker, fer their part-, had a great
deal of trouble with Riley's deliveries,
allowing Pine River to build up a six-
run lead before the first Walker score
was tallied.
Chapin relieved Riley in the seventh, after the latter had turned in a
fine pitching1 performance, but Chapin
ran into trouble in tlie eighth and
was relieved by Klein who finished
the game on the mound for tbe Pine
River club;
The hitting of the local nine showed
improvement over the game of a week
ago when Backus was held to a s.e\en
inning tie. tind the boys now have a
record of four wins, two defeats and
one tie.
Ou Friday, January 4th., Pine River will engage Nisswa in a non-league
game tit Pequot Lakes, and Sunday,
.fitly (5, will play Reiner, there, for
their second meeting of tbe current
season.
The boys play a nice game of ball
which merits the continued support
id' everyone.
REBEKAH LODGE
RECESSES FOR THE' SUMMER
The Rebekah Lodge hold their last
meeting before ihe regular summer
recess Tuesday evening, during the
cpurse of which .Mrs. Rausel Miller
gave a detailed report of the convention held tit Winona, to which site
was a delegate of the local chapter.
'Meetings will resume the first
Tuesday in September.
Hospital Project Becomes
Incorporated in Action Taken
Wednesday Evening
Funeral Services
Held Thursday for
Erwin Robideaux
Life Guard Now
On Duty at v
Bathing Beach
The post of lifeguard at the local
bathing beach is now being competently administered by Jliss Donna
Pick, who assumed her duties hist
week.
Miss Fick is well qualified to act in
this capacity, being a strong swimmer and holding certificates from the
Ked Cross Life-saving school.
Parents id' the small fry may now
rest easier, knowing that long-needed
supervision at tlie beach bas been se-
'cured.
The position calls for the daily presence of tbe guard during tlie following hours: Jlorniug from ii) to 12-
iKiiiit; afternoon from 2 to "> p. in.,
and evening, from 7 to 8 p. m.
The PTA sponsored the move tb Obtain the services of a lifeguard, and
through the cooperation of the village
council, tlie establishment Of the position wtis made possible.
MOTHER NATURE FRIVOLS
AGAIN IN THE EGG WORLD
Twelve duck eggs hatched thirteen
ducks at tlie Anton Hacker place in
New Ulm on Friday, June 13. Eleven
normal eggs yielded eleven normal living ducks but in the 13th shell were
found two tiny fluffs, both dead, tout
entirely separate and normal in appearance. Elaine iSchmidt found in
her hack yard at Winona, a Strawberry as big as a golf ball and took it to
the Republican-Herald iwhere the editor verified both its size and delightful palatability.
NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA
HOLDS FARM ELECTRIFICATION
INSTITUTE AT GRAND RAPIDS
For the first time in the history of
northern .Minnesota, agricultural specialists will attend an institute on
Farm Electrification.
A two-day session will be held at
tbe North Central Experiment (Station
of tlie University of Jlinnesota at
Grand (Rapids, Jlinn., Tuesday, July
S and Wednesday the 0th.
Sponsoring) tliis forward movement
in farm modernization, is the N. E.
.Minnesota Farm Electric Council and
the North Central Experiment Station.
The program which follows, wtis arranged by It. B. Aakra, assistant professor of engineering, HJ. of Jlinn., and
Roy A. Nelson, Farm Development
agent of Jlinnesota Power and Light
Co., and secretary of the Farm Electric Council.
The Institute is open to everyone
who is engaged in agricultural education in northeastern Jlinnesota, includ
ing county agricultural agents, vocational agricultural instructors, REA
managers, farm security supervisors
and electric utility representatives.
The secretary of the northeastern
Jlinnesota Farm Council, commenting"
upon tlie program said, 'Through the
co-ordinated efforts of this council we
are attempting to keep well abreast;
of the entire nation in our education-
til work in connection with Farm Elec-
tiifiiation."
'We are making every effort to bring
to the rural people of this area, a full
knowledge of the uses and application
of electricity on farms and in farm
homes and thereby contribute to the
general development of the entire area.'
Local Items
Jack AxUjins spent hist weekend in
Minneapolis, visiting ids wife, who is
recovering from a recent illness.
Jlrs. Frank Thompson left Tuesday
morning for Bethany, Jto.. wliere she
will make an extended visit at the
home of her parents, Jir. and Jlrs. L.
JI. Crossan. Jir. Thompson accompanied her as far as Jlinneapoiis.
The many friends of Erwin Robideau, former resident of Pine River,
woro shocked upon hearing the news
of bis tragic death late Saturday, due
to injuries received when the car in
wliich he was riding, struck a concrete pier at tin underpass between
Poilil and Ohisholin. The accident
occurred as the men were on their
way tn work, and iittle is known of
Che conditions surrounding the mishap.
Funeral services were conducted on
[Thursday at two o'clock from the chapel of tlie Northland KUiieral-Home
in Pine River, with Rev. S. A. Nytius
of Brainerd, officiating. interment
was made in the I'ine Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers were William JIc-
allister, Bveretl .McAllister. Marion
Sherwood. Clinton Melberg, Elias Ho-.
vik and Delbert Lindberg.
Erwin Adrian Robideaux was born
June 17, lilfKi, at Pine River, tlie son
of George A. and Bertha iRobideaux.
In L918, at the age of 12-years, he
was baptized into the Methodist Faith
By Rev. Abbott who wtis at that time
pastor of the First Jletbodist Church
of this city. He died tit the Jlesaba
Clinic, Cbisholm, at the age of 41-
years.
He attended the local school and
graduated from high school in 1925,
and from the Pine River Normal Train
ing in 1929. lie taught at the Blind
Lake school for three-years and then
attended Augsburg College, Jlinneapoiis. for two years.
For the past five years Jir. Robideaux has been employed as a fireman and diesei operator by the Oliver
Mining Co., of Hibbing.
lie leaves tn mourn his untimely
passing, his wife, Bernice. and-two
sons. Dennis and Darrell of Hibbing;
his mother, Jlrs. I'.ert ha Robideaux
of Pine River; his father, George A.
Robideaux of Edmonds, "Wash., and
■ rother. Oscar Robideaux of Walk
er, together with ,1 host id' relative*
and friends.
In li)3r>, ho was united in marriage
to Bernice Peterson of Blind Lake.
To this union, two sons were born,
I'onnis and DarreU.
SHOE SALESMAN SCOOTS
AND SAVES A LOT OF LEATHER
Tracy.—H. A. Gibson of Chicago,
calls on ti son and sells shoes to local
retailers on ids annual visit here from
Chicago. This year he made the trip
in three days on a scooter that goes
40 miles per hour, and even" farther on
a gallon of gasoline. Transportation
from Chicago to Tracy, cost Jir. Gibson $1.92, Which, shoe man though he
is, he admits is cheaper than wearing
out shoe leather walking! which is
supposed to be the cheapest form of
tr.'i asportation.
Doctors Office Now
Open in Pine River
Announcement is made elsewhere
this issue, of the opening of an ottice
in Pine Rivei- in the bank building,
by Ilrs. J. E. Fearing and C. JI. Zeig-
ler.
Both Dr. Pearing tmd Dr. Zeiglei*
come to Pine River with fine recommendations and the knowledge of
their presence here every afternoon,
.Monday thru Friday and on Saturday
mornings, will be encouraging news
to those who have felt concern over
the problem of medical attention being available.
LOCALS
Jlrs. C. L. Thompson of Hazelerest,
III. arrived Tuesday in Minneapolis',
where she was met by her son Frank,
whom she accompanied to I'ine River,
where she will enjoy an extended visit at Sky Harbor Lodge.
JIaxine Dubbs, Juanita Schwartz
and Donald Dubbs drove to Jlinneapoiis Sunday, wliere the two girls
visited Jliss DelRose Dubbs at the
University and Donald called at the
Tournier home.
County Health Board
Held Meeting Thursday
The county board of health met on
Thursday in the court house in Walker, for the purpose of selecting a
competent applicant to fill the post
of county nurse.
The" Womens Federated Chubs -erf
the county, initiated the action to se-
sure ti county nurse several months
ago and this meeting should mark
the successful completion of their
worthy effort.
The' establishment of this necessary post will fill a long felt need with
in the county, affording timely protection to the school children of the'
various districts.
American Legion to Meet
Tuesday in Marlow
The Fraser-Nelson I'ost 613 of the
American Legion will hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening, July S,
beginning at 8 p. m., in the Marlow
club rooms.
Important business, dealing with
incorporation of tlie post is to be
transacted and all members are requested to be present.
Local Items
There will lie a program- Tuesday
evening, July 15, (at the Jletbodist
Church in honor of the new pastor,
Rev. Eckboff and bis wife, who recently arrived here from Glenwood,
and (Rev. and Jlrs. .liacklund who are
leaving the congregation to administer tlieir bible camp.
Jir. and 'Mrs. Walter Jliller and
their guest, Jlrs. .Anna Seoley of Minneapolis, have been guests at the H.
A. York home this week. Sunday afternoon, they all drove to Wabedo
Lake, where they visited at tlie Otto
Haack summer- home. They spent
Monday fishing at Horseshoe Lake—
but the fish just weren't biting that
day.
Diving Tower is
Improved by Civic
Minded Citizens
Saturday morning a group of public spirited citizens gathered tit the
bathing beach and soon were busily
engaged in replacing the rocks that
bad been used as ballast at the base
of the diving tower. To replace the
rocks, first necessitated the chore of
retrieving them from the bottom of
the river, where from time to time,
tbey had settled after being thrown
in the wafer by boys who found idea-
sure in watching the splash they had
caused.
The same evening! after replacing
be rocks, cement was \\±o\\ to insure
tlieir future permanence. The crew
f( si ousible for this commendable job.
included Hon Wilson,, Marion Sherwood. Art Zigmund, Gordon Gilman,
Dick York. ,Ia>e Zigmund. Bob Sherwood, Bernard Downing and Clifford
Schwartz, and they are till deserving
of a ovte of thanks for their efforts.
A large group of representative
citizens from Pine River and the various districts surrounding the village,
met Wednesday evening in the Jlar-
low club rooms where positive action
immeasurably advancing the hospital
project, was agreed upon.
Those attending the meeting were
oriented on the work thus far, by
Dr. R. F. Dingle describing the various problems already settled, and also those remaining to be surmounted
before success is assured.
Don Lundrigan followed with a
description of the articles of incorporation which be then read to the
gathering, who after discussing the
several points contained therein, voted their adoption.
During the election of members to
fill posts on the temporary board of
trustees which followed, Aaron Zaffke of Backus was chosen ijo represent
the northwest section of the area, Har
old Hanson of Green Gables Lodge,
the northeast, Marvin Peterson of
Swanburg, the southeast, and Elis
Norman the southwest.. George Durkee and Jlrs. Arthur Zigmund were
elected to represent the village of
Pine River.
The elective members then chose
one trustee at large, naming Oscar
Dahl to fill that position.
Officers of the board, include Geo.
Durkee, president, Elis Norman,.vice
president and Jlrs. Arthur Zigmund,
Secretary^ treasurer!
It was decided to adopt the name
'Lake Region Community Hospital,
Inc.' and to proceed at once with the
necessary solicitation throughout the
entire area.
Developments thus far, in the effort
te secure modern hospital facilities
witli competent medical and surgical
talent, have been most encouraging
and with the continued support of
the public, all of whom may some day
need emergency care, the project will
soon become a reality.
Louella Knopf
Howard Gans
United in Marriage
SHG0TIN' THE BREEZE
With Your Service Officer
In your county is a person who is
-known to some veterans, but unknown
to others and especially to the general public. He is your County Yeter-
ans' Service Officer, and is the cornerstone of service to veterans and their
families. Every person, whether veteran or non-veteran, should make it
his business to know the County Service Oftirticer ancl to learn tbe services
he can furnish.
Through the County (Service Officer
the disabled receive help with their
claims for disability benefits. They
are advised and assisted in securing
proofs, affidavits, and other helps
that will establish their rights to federal .benefits. He is the man to contact in securing iiformation about National Service Life Insurance, which
is one of the finest insurance contracts ever written. Through his office information tind help is available
regarding educational benefits and,
job training. Aid for disabled veterans who cannot provide for themselves and their families because of disability, may lie secured. In cases of
emergencies, he is equipped to find
an answer whether it is for hospital
care in a veterans hospital or for the
necessities of life. He is informed and
ready to assist dependents, of deceased veterans in securing benefits to
which they may be entitled.
Consult your County Service Officer on personal problems and he will
endeavor to find a solution by working in'cooperation with other agencies.
Jobs may lie the need and your County Service Officer will do all possible
to see that the veteran secures the
kind of work he desires by working
privately and with state agencies. Orphans educational aid, burial of deceased veterans, information on national cemeteries and many other ben
efits are available, tind he will be
aide to assist in securing any of these
benefits.
Your County Service Officer works
nndcr tbe supervision of the state department of veterans affairs, whose du
ty it is to see that every Jlinnesota
veteran receives every aid he is entitled to. Yonr County Service Officer
is carrying out these responsibilities
in your county. Get to know your
county service officer as he is there
to help all veterans.
Gratuitous issues of blank ammunition will he made by tbe War Department to officially recognized veterans organizations for ceremonies
incident to the burial, of World War
II dead. Col. JI. A. Quinn, Kansas City
Quartermaster Depot, has been informed.
The ammunition, in a quantity of
not less than 24-rounds per ceremony,
by Pontoria Correspondent
The wedding of Howard Gans, son
of Mr. and .Mrs. Ben Gans of Widow
Lake, and Jliss Louella Knopf, daughter of Jir. and Jlrs. Wm. Knopf of
Backus, took place at four o'clock p.
m., Thursday of last week at Brainerd.
Tlie service was read by Rev. Affeldt
of the Zion Lutheran Church.
The bride wore a dusty rose suit
witli white accessories tmd a corsage
of white gardenias and roses. Her
attendant, Jlrs. Jlarion Tils of Backus, wore a dark blue suit with black
accessories tmd a corsage of roses.
The groom and his attendant wore
dark conventional business suits with
boutonieres of white carnations.
Jlrs. Knopf, mother of the bride,
wore a grey print gown with a rose
corsage, and Jlrs. Gans, mother of
the groom, wtis attired in a dark print
gown with a rose corsage.
A reception and four-course dinner
wtis served at Sandy Beach IResort,
Pequot Lakes by Jir. and Jlrs. O. E.
Wirt, .assisted by Jlrs. Yictor Uhlig of
Pontoria. Several facility, members
that worked witli the bride at tlie
Backus school the past year, were
present .and decorated their car with
everything that goes with a charivari, including litubergers cheese and
rice.
The young couple left after the reception, for a honeymoon trip to Canada. Tbey will be at home after July
4th, at the Blackwater Lake.
Theatre Front Receives
New Coat of Paint
A bright and shiny base border of
dark paint has been applied to the
front and side of the Marlow building
this week, and the result causes quite
an improvement in tlie appearance
of the place, erasing as it does, the
dark streaks caused by the sliding of
heels of the people who have used
the walls as footbraces while engaged
in conversation with neighbors.
will ,11c furnished by the American.
Grave Registration Division of each
of the fifteen distribution centers over tbe country, upon application from
the veterans group whieb. is to provide the military honors. Delivery of
the ammunition will he by the military
escort accompanying the remains from
the distribution center to the final
dost ination and will be made to an accredited representative of the veteran
organization.
The Kansas City Quartermaster Depot is one of tlie fifteen distribution
(•colors through which remains will be
forwarded following arrival tit the
ports of New York' tmd San Francisco. The Kansas City Depotwill be
the center for these states for remains
arriving at New York: Missouri,
Kansas. Nebraska. Colorado and Wyoming; and the center for tbe following states for remains arriving at S.an.'
Francisco: Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa and North and South Dakota.
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Pine river journal
VOLUME X NUMBER 13
THE PINE UIVER JOURNAL, PINE K1VEK, CASS OQL'XTr, MINNESOTA. FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1947
SUK-: S-.00 Pine River and Vicinity—$2.50 Elsewhere
Out of the . .
Waste Basket
by C. M. A.
Today is the fourth pf July, probably the day most clothed with tradition of any in the history of this country, which though comparatively a
youngster from a standpoint of years,
in relation to other countries of the
world, has nevertheless risen to eminence and power during the short space of time intervening; between that
day when Independence was declared
and fhe anniversary which we cele-
hrate today.
» * * *
It is reasonable to assume that the»
mushroom growth of industry, agriculture and all the kindred undertakings which developed here in less than
a century, are In a large part due to
the truths which our ancestors Relieved to be self evident and which they
incorporated in that famous document. 'The Declaration of Independence.'
* ■* * *
They believed that free men bad
the right to live in a tree country and
to enjoy the pursuits of life and liberty in a manner of their own choosing,
insofar as the method used did not
infringe upon the equal rights of their
neighbors.
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True, they met with opposition from
a large number of their fellow citizens, who, fearing the loss of tbe
worldly possessions which they had
gained, by the favor of the Crown, desired the status quo to remain unchanged.
* * r. *
These Torries knew that an independent people, once free of the yoke
of tyranny, would never again allow
it to be placed upon their shoulders.
* * * *
Freedom is rather an intangible
thing and yet the massiveness of
structure which can be built upon it,
causes one to wonder at times what
there it about it that makes such construction possible.
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Could it be tbe absence of tbe limitations which in many countries even
today are placed upon the exercise of
individual initiative, or is it the
knowledge that here in a free democracy, opportunity is extended rather than denied tiie Tintold numbers
seeking it?
Perhaps it comes- from each man
knowing himself to be on an equal
footing with those who walk beside
him; or possibly the right to sneak
one's mind without th.' fear or ;>mso-
cution for having done so, tends to
instill confidence in our own ability
and confidence also in a government
« which extends that privilage to the
individual.
•J:. ■;;. * $;
There is no class distinction here to
hold each generation shackled to the
never changing station'of their ancestors. Only the effort one is willing to
put forth, determines the distance one
may travel.
* * * *
The free man or woman need make
no obeisance to any other individual
privileged to live in a country where
religious tolerance and educational
facilities are practiced by and extended to all people. . ■
* * * *
These are the fundamental princi
pies which are expounded in the declaration, the anniversary of which
we observe today. These ' are the
principles wliich should be made
known to all. who less familiar with
them perhaps than we, might question the reason for such observance.
These are the principles of democracy in which free men believe, and for
tlie perpetuation of which they have
fought and died.
Brothers Hold Reunion
After Sixty Year Separation
Let us celebrate the .day, but let us
be sure that we too understand and
appreciate the reasons why we, as
free men and women, are allowed to
do so.
Sand Lake
Mrs. Jack Knutson, Correspondent . .
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Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Leseman called at Knutsons Saturday.
Miss Merry Miller called on Mrs.
(R. E. Knutson Friday afternoon.
Mrs. H. Littlejohn and Linda Faye
•accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Einar Anderson to Walker Thursday.
.Mrs. Arnold Udseth and children
spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Don Smith.
The Ivan Fisher family of Backus,
called at the parental Finsaas home
.Saturday.
Janice Pa vis' spent one day this
week with the Anton Sorenson children.
Jir. and Jlrs. Anton Sorenson and
family called at the John Urness
home Sunday evening.
Jir. and Mrs. Jens .Tenson of Buffalo, la., spent Wednesday and Thursday with -Mr. and Jlrs. 0. B. Finsaas.
Mr. and Jlrs. 0. B. Finsaas and Jir.
and Jlrs. Jens .Tenson were guests at
the Einar Andersons Thursday evening.
Mr. and Jlrs. I. Langle and Jir. and
Mrs. ole Langle of Minneapolis, spent*
Wednesday evening with Mr. and
Mrs. C. P.. finsaas.
Jir. and Mrs. Anton Sorenson and
family and Jir. and Jlrs. Victor Hanson were entertained Wednesday evening at a supper, by Jir. and Jlrs. Einar Anderson.
Mr. and Jlrs. Harry Rhoades and
children, Jir. and Jlrs. John Knutson
and family, Jlrs. Zelma Bostwiek and
Mr. and Mrs. Don Snfith and sonen-
ioyed a picnic supper with Jir. and
Mrs. Jack Knutson Sunday.
Three brothers who have not been
together as a group for sixty-years,
celebrated a real re-union in Pine River this week, when Alex Winroth of
Tacoma. Wash., and Charles Carlson
of Jlinneapoiis, got together with
Fred \Curlson of this city, for what
must have been a pleasant time for
them all.
Originating in Sweden, the brothers
came to .America at different times,
with Charles being the first, in 1SS7.
He was followed by Alex in 1S97, and
Fred made the trip in 1(300. All settled in different parts of the country
upon arriving here, and this gathering, after 6(1 long years, finds them
all in good health and well able to
enjoy their long-deferred reunion.
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Rev. Alfhoff
Accepts Call to
Lutheran Church
Rev. Kenneth W. Althoff of Cannot
Falls, Jlinnesota, has accepted a call
to the First English 'Lutheran Church
in Pine River. Jir. Althoff was born
in Graceville, Jlinn., in 1021 and' in
1!):!:;, moved with his parents to Cannon Falls, where he has since made
his home.
He graduated from high school in
1938 and in the following years, attended the University of Jlinnesota
and St. Olaf College, from which he
graduated in 1!)44. with a degree in
bachelor of arts. That same year be
entered Luther Theological Seminary
in ISt. I'aul and after two-years of
academic training, was sent on internship to Salem Lutheran Church,
Detroit, Mich. He returned to the
Seminary in 194(> to complete his
work and graduated in 1!>47 with a
degree of Candidate of Theology.
Tht1 coming of a pastor to the I'ine
River congregation marks a new era
in its history. Formerly, the First
English Lutheran Church was a part
of the Pequot Lakes parish and was
served by the pastor residing in that
city. Now. by decision of the Home
Jlission Board of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. I'ine River will be an
independent parish with a resident
pastor.
Rev. Althoff, together with his wife,
will move to Pine River about the
middle of July. On July 27, there
will he a combined ordination-installation service at the tbe church ••md
all members and friends of the congregation are cordially invited to at-
ten.
Olive Stevens
Duane Jamison
Speak Vows Sunday
Faith Lutheran Church at Swanburg, was the scene of a pretty wedding Sunday, June 29, at four o'clock,
when Olive JL' I. Stevens, daughter
■of Jir. and Jlrs. John Stevens of iSwan
burg, and Duane B. Jamison, son of
Jir. and Jlrs. Jlann Jamison of Pequot Lakes, were united in marriage,
with the Rev. R. E. Johnson reading
the double ring ceremony.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a
gown of white silk marquisette over
taffeta with a cowl neckline, fitted
bodice, long sleeves ending in points
over the wrists and ja full-length veil
of heavy silk net trimmed with rose-
point lace, crowned with a tiara of
waxed orange blossoms. She carried
a shower bouquet of yellow and pink
talisman roses.
Jlrs. IRobert Wahlund of Minneapolis, wearing a formal gowai of Nile
green corded net over taffeta, and
carrying a bouquet of pink and white
carnations, served as matron of honor, 'the bride's sisters. Jlrs. J. JIos-
berg and Jliss Grace Stevens, both
formally gowned in gold corded net
over taffeta, with bouquets of rose
and white carnations, acted as bridesmaids.
Best man to the groom, was his brother. Joe Jamison and his attendants
were Con Cromett and Duane IGblden-
Stein. Raymond I'eterson and Calvin
Peterson served as ushers. All male
members of the party were garbed in
dark business suits and wore white
carnations in their lapels.
The bride's mother was attired in
a street-length dress of grey silk crepe
with white accessories and a shoulder bouquet of white gardenias and
pink roses, while the mother of the
groom wore a flowered blue silk,
street-length dress set off by white
accessories and a shoulder bouquet
of white gardenias and pink roses.
Mary Ellen Stevens who wtis dressed
in rose lace over pink taffeta, acted
as flower girl and Duane Young,
wearing a light tweed suit, was ring
bearer.
Jliss Janice Larson of .North Minneapolis, soloist, accompanied by Mi's.
Dallas Proffit at the piano, sang, T
Love You Truly,' 'Oh. Promise Jle'
and 'oh Perfect Love.' Both ladies
were dressed in aquamarine net over
taffeta, with shoulder corsages ^ of
talisman roses and white carnations.
Both the bride and groom are graduates of Pine River High School.
class of '40.
They will spend their honey moon
iu Winnipeg, tind will he tit home after July 12. at 2628 Clinton Ave. So.,
Jlinneapoiis.
■ Everyone joins in wishing the happy young couple a long and blissful
wedded life.
Pine Rive; Wins
Over Walker to
Boost Average
Pine IRiyer easily defeated Walker
here Sunday, in a ball game which
saw till the local boys getting an opportunity to take the field before the
conclusion of the game.
Mgr. Seatnn's ball players wasted
no time in converting the offerings of
the Walker pitcher into base hits, as
they touched him for several nice
Dingles in the first inning, scoring
three runs in that frame.
Walker, fer their part-, had a great
deal of trouble with Riley's deliveries,
allowing Pine River to build up a six-
run lead before the first Walker score
was tallied.
Chapin relieved Riley in the seventh, after the latter had turned in a
fine pitching1 performance, but Chapin
ran into trouble in tlie eighth and
was relieved by Klein who finished
the game on the mound for tbe Pine
River club;
The hitting of the local nine showed
improvement over the game of a week
ago when Backus was held to a s.e\en
inning tie. tind the boys now have a
record of four wins, two defeats and
one tie.
Ou Friday, January 4th., Pine River will engage Nisswa in a non-league
game tit Pequot Lakes, and Sunday,
.fitly (5, will play Reiner, there, for
their second meeting of tbe current
season.
The boys play a nice game of ball
which merits the continued support
id' everyone.
REBEKAH LODGE
RECESSES FOR THE' SUMMER
The Rebekah Lodge hold their last
meeting before ihe regular summer
recess Tuesday evening, during the
cpurse of which .Mrs. Rausel Miller
gave a detailed report of the convention held tit Winona, to which site
was a delegate of the local chapter.
'Meetings will resume the first
Tuesday in September.
Hospital Project Becomes
Incorporated in Action Taken
Wednesday Evening
Funeral Services
Held Thursday for
Erwin Robideaux
Life Guard Now
On Duty at v
Bathing Beach
The post of lifeguard at the local
bathing beach is now being competently administered by Jliss Donna
Pick, who assumed her duties hist
week.
Miss Fick is well qualified to act in
this capacity, being a strong swimmer and holding certificates from the
Ked Cross Life-saving school.
Parents id' the small fry may now
rest easier, knowing that long-needed
supervision at tlie beach bas been se-
'cured.
The position calls for the daily presence of tbe guard during tlie following hours: Jlorniug from ii) to 12-
iKiiiit; afternoon from 2 to "> p. in.,
and evening, from 7 to 8 p. m.
The PTA sponsored the move tb Obtain the services of a lifeguard, and
through the cooperation of the village
council, tlie establishment Of the position wtis made possible.
MOTHER NATURE FRIVOLS
AGAIN IN THE EGG WORLD
Twelve duck eggs hatched thirteen
ducks at tlie Anton Hacker place in
New Ulm on Friday, June 13. Eleven
normal eggs yielded eleven normal living ducks but in the 13th shell were
found two tiny fluffs, both dead, tout
entirely separate and normal in appearance. Elaine iSchmidt found in
her hack yard at Winona, a Strawberry as big as a golf ball and took it to
the Republican-Herald iwhere the editor verified both its size and delightful palatability.
NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA
HOLDS FARM ELECTRIFICATION
INSTITUTE AT GRAND RAPIDS
For the first time in the history of
northern .Minnesota, agricultural specialists will attend an institute on
Farm Electrification.
A two-day session will be held at
tbe North Central Experiment (Station
of tlie University of Jlinnesota at
Grand (Rapids, Jlinn., Tuesday, July
S and Wednesday the 0th.
Sponsoring) tliis forward movement
in farm modernization, is the N. E.
.Minnesota Farm Electric Council and
the North Central Experiment Station.
The program which follows, wtis arranged by It. B. Aakra, assistant professor of engineering, HJ. of Jlinn., and
Roy A. Nelson, Farm Development
agent of Jlinnesota Power and Light
Co., and secretary of the Farm Electric Council.
The Institute is open to everyone
who is engaged in agricultural education in northeastern Jlinnesota, includ
ing county agricultural agents, vocational agricultural instructors, REA
managers, farm security supervisors
and electric utility representatives.
The secretary of the northeastern
Jlinnesota Farm Council, commenting"
upon tlie program said, 'Through the
co-ordinated efforts of this council we
are attempting to keep well abreast;
of the entire nation in our education-
til work in connection with Farm Elec-
tiifiiation."
'We are making every effort to bring
to the rural people of this area, a full
knowledge of the uses and application
of electricity on farms and in farm
homes and thereby contribute to the
general development of the entire area.'
Local Items
Jack AxUjins spent hist weekend in
Minneapolis, visiting ids wife, who is
recovering from a recent illness.
Jlrs. Frank Thompson left Tuesday
morning for Bethany, Jto.. wliere she
will make an extended visit at the
home of her parents, Jir. and Jlrs. L.
JI. Crossan. Jir. Thompson accompanied her as far as Jlinneapoiis.
The many friends of Erwin Robideau, former resident of Pine River,
woro shocked upon hearing the news
of bis tragic death late Saturday, due
to injuries received when the car in
wliich he was riding, struck a concrete pier at tin underpass between
Poilil and Ohisholin. The accident
occurred as the men were on their
way tn work, and iittle is known of
Che conditions surrounding the mishap.
Funeral services were conducted on
[Thursday at two o'clock from the chapel of tlie Northland KUiieral-Home
in Pine River, with Rev. S. A. Nytius
of Brainerd, officiating. interment
was made in the I'ine Ridge Cemetery. Pallbearers were William JIc-
allister, Bveretl .McAllister. Marion
Sherwood. Clinton Melberg, Elias Ho-.
vik and Delbert Lindberg.
Erwin Adrian Robideaux was born
June 17, lilfKi, at Pine River, tlie son
of George A. and Bertha iRobideaux.
In L918, at the age of 12-years, he
was baptized into the Methodist Faith
By Rev. Abbott who wtis at that time
pastor of the First Jletbodist Church
of this city. He died tit the Jlesaba
Clinic, Cbisholm, at the age of 41-
years.
He attended the local school and
graduated from high school in 1925,
and from the Pine River Normal Train
ing in 1929. lie taught at the Blind
Lake school for three-years and then
attended Augsburg College, Jlinneapoiis. for two years.
For the past five years Jir. Robideaux has been employed as a fireman and diesei operator by the Oliver
Mining Co., of Hibbing.
lie leaves tn mourn his untimely
passing, his wife, Bernice. and-two
sons. Dennis and Darrell of Hibbing;
his mother, Jlrs. I'.ert ha Robideaux
of Pine River; his father, George A.
Robideaux of Edmonds, "Wash., and
■ rother. Oscar Robideaux of Walk
er, together with ,1 host id' relative*
and friends.
In li)3r>, ho was united in marriage
to Bernice Peterson of Blind Lake.
To this union, two sons were born,
I'onnis and DarreU.
SHOE SALESMAN SCOOTS
AND SAVES A LOT OF LEATHER
Tracy.—H. A. Gibson of Chicago,
calls on ti son and sells shoes to local
retailers on ids annual visit here from
Chicago. This year he made the trip
in three days on a scooter that goes
40 miles per hour, and even" farther on
a gallon of gasoline. Transportation
from Chicago to Tracy, cost Jir. Gibson $1.92, Which, shoe man though he
is, he admits is cheaper than wearing
out shoe leather walking! which is
supposed to be the cheapest form of
tr.'i asportation.
Doctors Office Now
Open in Pine River
Announcement is made elsewhere
this issue, of the opening of an ottice
in Pine Rivei- in the bank building,
by Ilrs. J. E. Fearing and C. JI. Zeig-
ler.
Both Dr. Pearing tmd Dr. Zeiglei*
come to Pine River with fine recommendations and the knowledge of
their presence here every afternoon,
.Monday thru Friday and on Saturday
mornings, will be encouraging news
to those who have felt concern over
the problem of medical attention being available.
LOCALS
Jlrs. C. L. Thompson of Hazelerest,
III. arrived Tuesday in Minneapolis',
where she was met by her son Frank,
whom she accompanied to I'ine River,
where she will enjoy an extended visit at Sky Harbor Lodge.
JIaxine Dubbs, Juanita Schwartz
and Donald Dubbs drove to Jlinneapoiis Sunday, wliere the two girls
visited Jliss DelRose Dubbs at the
University and Donald called at the
Tournier home.
County Health Board
Held Meeting Thursday
The county board of health met on
Thursday in the court house in Walker, for the purpose of selecting a
competent applicant to fill the post
of county nurse.
The" Womens Federated Chubs -erf
the county, initiated the action to se-
sure ti county nurse several months
ago and this meeting should mark
the successful completion of their
worthy effort.
The' establishment of this necessary post will fill a long felt need with
in the county, affording timely protection to the school children of the'
various districts.
American Legion to Meet
Tuesday in Marlow
The Fraser-Nelson I'ost 613 of the
American Legion will hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening, July S,
beginning at 8 p. m., in the Marlow
club rooms.
Important business, dealing with
incorporation of tlie post is to be
transacted and all members are requested to be present.
Local Items
There will lie a program- Tuesday
evening, July 15, (at the Jletbodist
Church in honor of the new pastor,
Rev. Eckboff and bis wife, who recently arrived here from Glenwood,
and (Rev. and Jlrs. .liacklund who are
leaving the congregation to administer tlieir bible camp.
Jir. and 'Mrs. Walter Jliller and
their guest, Jlrs. .Anna Seoley of Minneapolis, have been guests at the H.
A. York home this week. Sunday afternoon, they all drove to Wabedo
Lake, where they visited at tlie Otto
Haack summer- home. They spent
Monday fishing at Horseshoe Lake—
but the fish just weren't biting that
day.
Diving Tower is
Improved by Civic
Minded Citizens
Saturday morning a group of public spirited citizens gathered tit the
bathing beach and soon were busily
engaged in replacing the rocks that
bad been used as ballast at the base
of the diving tower. To replace the
rocks, first necessitated the chore of
retrieving them from the bottom of
the river, where from time to time,
tbey had settled after being thrown
in the wafer by boys who found idea-
sure in watching the splash they had
caused.
The same evening! after replacing
be rocks, cement was \\±o\\ to insure
tlieir future permanence. The crew
f( si ousible for this commendable job.
included Hon Wilson,, Marion Sherwood. Art Zigmund, Gordon Gilman,
Dick York. ,Ia>e Zigmund. Bob Sherwood, Bernard Downing and Clifford
Schwartz, and they are till deserving
of a ovte of thanks for their efforts.
A large group of representative
citizens from Pine River and the various districts surrounding the village,
met Wednesday evening in the Jlar-
low club rooms where positive action
immeasurably advancing the hospital
project, was agreed upon.
Those attending the meeting were
oriented on the work thus far, by
Dr. R. F. Dingle describing the various problems already settled, and also those remaining to be surmounted
before success is assured.
Don Lundrigan followed with a
description of the articles of incorporation which be then read to the
gathering, who after discussing the
several points contained therein, voted their adoption.
During the election of members to
fill posts on the temporary board of
trustees which followed, Aaron Zaffke of Backus was chosen ijo represent
the northwest section of the area, Har
old Hanson of Green Gables Lodge,
the northeast, Marvin Peterson of
Swanburg, the southeast, and Elis
Norman the southwest.. George Durkee and Jlrs. Arthur Zigmund were
elected to represent the village of
Pine River.
The elective members then chose
one trustee at large, naming Oscar
Dahl to fill that position.
Officers of the board, include Geo.
Durkee, president, Elis Norman,.vice
president and Jlrs. Arthur Zigmund,
Secretary^ treasurer!
It was decided to adopt the name
'Lake Region Community Hospital,
Inc.' and to proceed at once with the
necessary solicitation throughout the
entire area.
Developments thus far, in the effort
te secure modern hospital facilities
witli competent medical and surgical
talent, have been most encouraging
and with the continued support of
the public, all of whom may some day
need emergency care, the project will
soon become a reality.
Louella Knopf
Howard Gans
United in Marriage
SHG0TIN' THE BREEZE
With Your Service Officer
In your county is a person who is
-known to some veterans, but unknown
to others and especially to the general public. He is your County Yeter-
ans' Service Officer, and is the cornerstone of service to veterans and their
families. Every person, whether veteran or non-veteran, should make it
his business to know the County Service Oftirticer ancl to learn tbe services
he can furnish.
Through the County (Service Officer
the disabled receive help with their
claims for disability benefits. They
are advised and assisted in securing
proofs, affidavits, and other helps
that will establish their rights to federal .benefits. He is the man to contact in securing iiformation about National Service Life Insurance, which
is one of the finest insurance contracts ever written. Through his office information tind help is available
regarding educational benefits and,
job training. Aid for disabled veterans who cannot provide for themselves and their families because of disability, may lie secured. In cases of
emergencies, he is equipped to find
an answer whether it is for hospital
care in a veterans hospital or for the
necessities of life. He is informed and
ready to assist dependents, of deceased veterans in securing benefits to
which they may be entitled.
Consult your County Service Officer on personal problems and he will
endeavor to find a solution by working in'cooperation with other agencies.
Jobs may lie the need and your County Service Officer will do all possible
to see that the veteran secures the
kind of work he desires by working
privately and with state agencies. Orphans educational aid, burial of deceased veterans, information on national cemeteries and many other ben
efits are available, tind he will be
aide to assist in securing any of these
benefits.
Your County Service Officer works
nndcr tbe supervision of the state department of veterans affairs, whose du
ty it is to see that every Jlinnesota
veteran receives every aid he is entitled to. Yonr County Service Officer
is carrying out these responsibilities
in your county. Get to know your
county service officer as he is there
to help all veterans.
Gratuitous issues of blank ammunition will he made by tbe War Department to officially recognized veterans organizations for ceremonies
incident to the burial, of World War
II dead. Col. JI. A. Quinn, Kansas City
Quartermaster Depot, has been informed.
The ammunition, in a quantity of
not less than 24-rounds per ceremony,
by Pontoria Correspondent
The wedding of Howard Gans, son
of Mr. and .Mrs. Ben Gans of Widow
Lake, and Jliss Louella Knopf, daughter of Jir. and Jlrs. Wm. Knopf of
Backus, took place at four o'clock p.
m., Thursday of last week at Brainerd.
Tlie service was read by Rev. Affeldt
of the Zion Lutheran Church.
The bride wore a dusty rose suit
witli white accessories tmd a corsage
of white gardenias and roses. Her
attendant, Jlrs. Jlarion Tils of Backus, wore a dark blue suit with black
accessories tmd a corsage of roses.
The groom and his attendant wore
dark conventional business suits with
boutonieres of white carnations.
Jlrs. Knopf, mother of the bride,
wore a grey print gown with a rose
corsage, and Jlrs. Gans, mother of
the groom, wtis attired in a dark print
gown with a rose corsage.
A reception and four-course dinner
wtis served at Sandy Beach IResort,
Pequot Lakes by Jir. and Jlrs. O. E.
Wirt, .assisted by Jlrs. Yictor Uhlig of
Pontoria. Several facility, members
that worked witli the bride at tlie
Backus school the past year, were
present .and decorated their car with
everything that goes with a charivari, including litubergers cheese and
rice.
The young couple left after the reception, for a honeymoon trip to Canada. Tbey will be at home after July
4th, at the Blackwater Lake.
Theatre Front Receives
New Coat of Paint
A bright and shiny base border of
dark paint has been applied to the
front and side of the Marlow building
this week, and the result causes quite
an improvement in tlie appearance
of the place, erasing as it does, the
dark streaks caused by the sliding of
heels of the people who have used
the walls as footbraces while engaged
in conversation with neighbors.
will ,11c furnished by the American.
Grave Registration Division of each
of the fifteen distribution centers over tbe country, upon application from
the veterans group whieb. is to provide the military honors. Delivery of
the ammunition will he by the military
escort accompanying the remains from
the distribution center to the final
dost ination and will be made to an accredited representative of the veteran
organization.
The Kansas City Quartermaster Depot is one of tlie fifteen distribution
(•colors through which remains will be
forwarded following arrival tit the
ports of New York' tmd San Francisco. The Kansas City Depotwill be
the center for these states for remains
arriving at New York: Missouri,
Kansas. Nebraska. Colorado and Wyoming; and the center for tbe following states for remains arriving at S.an.'
Francisco: Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa and North and South Dakota.
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